Indigenous Child & Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Services
Last updated on March 11, 2024We respectfully acknowledge that Child and Youth Mental Health services throughout B.C. operate on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. Our service providers are deeply committed to true and lasting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in B.C.
Welcome! We are glad you found us.
We offer free mental health and wellness services for Indigenous children, youth and their families. We strive to offer services that are respectful of your culture and traditions as well as respecting traditional healing.
While all Child and Youth Mental Health teams provide services to Indigenous children, youth and their families (Find a CYMH office near you), this webpage focuses on services that work specifically with Indigenous children, youth and their families.
- Browse the listing of Indigenous CYMH services
What We Do
We know that it can be overwhelming and stressful when you or a family member are experiencing mental health concerns or substance use challenges. A mental health concern can be any thought, feeling, or behaviour that impacts wellbeing. Some examples of mental health concerns are anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm.
We believe that working together in a way that is respectful of Indigenous knowledge is key to helping children and youth and their families overcome their mental health concerns. This includes working with extended family members, Elders and supporting children and youth to access their culture and traditions as a form of healing.
Our goal is to make accessing mental health services as easy as possible. Whether it is connecting with services or answering questions, we are here to help.
How to Access Services
Contact an organization below in your area during regular office hours for more information. Although we will try our best to have updated and current information on this page, the most accurate information regarding services offered will be provided by the website of the organization or reaching out to them directly by phone.
For more information about our services, resources and supports, please review our What to Expect from CYMH Services (PDF) and CYMH Mental Health and Wellness Resources and Supports (PDF).
Indigenous CYMH Services:
North (Skidegate, Old Massett, New Aiyansh, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Burns Lake, Prince George, Vanderhoof, Dawson Creek, Fort St John, Chetwynd, Fort Nelson)
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Organization (Traditional Territory) |
Nations/Communities Served |
Contact Information |
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Self-identifying Indigenous children and youth |
162 2nd Ave 250-559-8400 |
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Self-identifying Indigenous children and youth |
247 Eagle Rd 250-626-5257 |
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All citizens living on Nisga’a Lands |
5100 Skateen Ave 250-633-2603 |
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Northwest Inter-nation Family and Community Services Society |
7 member nations (Kitsumkalum, Lax Kw'alaams, Metlakatla, Gitxaala, Gitga'at, Haisla, and Kitselas), children and youth 19 and under and their families |
Suite 3 - 222 3rd Ave, W 250-622-2514 |
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Northwest Inter-nation Family and Community Services Society |
7 member nations (Kitsumkalum, Lax Kw'alaams, Metlakatla, Gitxaala, Gitga'at, Haisla, and Kitselas), children and youth 19 and under and their families |
4562 Queensway Dr 250-638-0451 Toll Free - Terrace office only: 1-888-310-3311 |
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The Kermode Friendship Society |
Indigenous children, youth and their parents/caregivers up to age 19 |
201 - 3240 Kalum St 250-635-4906 |
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Carrier Sekani |
Burns Lake Band, Lake Babine Nation, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, Nee Tahi Buhn Band, Skin Tyee Nation, Cheslatta Carrier Nation |
108 – 2nd Avenue 250-692-2387 |
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Carrier Sekani |
Takla Lake First Nation, Stellat’en First Nation, Nadleh Whut'en First Nation, Saik’uz First Nation, Yekooche First Nation, Tl'azt'en Nation (Tache) |
240 W. Stewart St 250-567-2900 |
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Carrier Sekani |
Prince George Guardianship, Prince George Off Reserve |
#301- 1705 3rd Ave 250-562-3591 |
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Prince George Friendship Centre |
Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and youth aged 2-19 |
1600- 3rd Avenue (3rd floor) 250-564-4324 |
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Dawson Creek Aboriginal Family Resources Society |
Self-identifying Indigenous children, youth up to age 19, and their families Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and surrounding area (including West Moberly First Nation; and Saulteau First Nation) |
10109 13th Street 250-782-1169 |
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Nenan Dane ẕaa Deh Zona Family Services Society |
Self-identifying Indigenous children, youth up to age 19, and their parents/caregivers. |
10615 102 St 250-787-2151 |
Interior (Cranbrook, Merritt, Ashcroft, Kamloops, Lillooet, Lytton, Williams Lake)
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Organization (Traditional Territory) |
Nations/Communities Served |
Contact Information |
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Serves children and youth (0 - 19 years) in the Ktunaxa Nation |
1007 Baker St 250-489-4563 |
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Indigenous children, youth and families, both on and off reserve |
2975 Clapperton Ave 250-378-2771 |
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Elizabeth Fry Society |
Students in Ashcroft, Cache Creek and Clinton during school year |
601 Bancroft St 250-453-9656 |
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Urban and on-reserve children, youth, and their families who self identify as Indigenous. |
300 Chilcotin Rd 250- 314-9669 |
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Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services Society |
Métis children and youth ages 5 - 19; Métis and First Nations ages 16 - 27; and group programing available for everyone. |
707 Tranquille Rd 250-554-9486 |
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Lilooet Tribal Council |
Indigenous Children and Youth under the age of 19 regardless of their Status or address within the contracted service area. |
427 Main St 250-256-7525 |
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Children, youth and families from 6 Nlaka’pamux communities of Lytton, Siska, Skuppah, Nicomen, Cook’s Ferry and Kanaka Bar. |
987 George Rd 250-455-2118 |
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Cariboo Friendship Centre |
Self-identifying Indigenous children, youth and their families. |
99 3 Ave S 250-398-6831 |
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Denisiqi Services Society |
Children and their families ages 5 – 19 from the following communities ʔEsdilagh, Xeni Gwet’in, Tsideldel, Yunesit’in, Tl’esqox and Ulkatchot’en. |
240B MacKenzie Ave N 250-392- 6500 |
Fraser (Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, TriCities)
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Organization (Traditional Territory) |
Nations/Communities Served |
Contact Information |
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East Fraser Indigenous CYMH |
Children and youth up to age 19, and their families |
Contact a CYMH team in your community for intake |
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Indigenous CYMH |
Youth 12 years and older. |
Contact a CYMH team in your community for intake OR Call the ICYMH team directly at: 604-586-4200 |
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North Fraser Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health |
Children and youth up to age 19, and their families residing in the communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, TriCities, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. |
101-504 Cottonwood Ave 604-933-2073 |
Vancouver Island (Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Courtney, Campbell River, Port Hardy)
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Organization (Traditional Territory) |
Nations/Communities Served |
Contact Information |
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Hulitan Community Services |
Child or youth must be between the ages of 0 to 19 |
104-731 Station Ave 250-384-9466 |
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Indigenous CYMH Services of Greater Victoria |
Children and youth up to age 19, and their families |
2nd Floor -1195 Esquimalt Rd 250-952-4073 |
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CYMH Indigenous and Integrated Team |
Children and youth up to age 19, and their families |
15 Craig St 250-715-2737 |
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Kw’umut Lelum Child and FamilyServices |
Services are intended for members of the 9 Nations: Halalt, Lake Cowichan, Lyackson, Malahat, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus |
151 - 4th St 250-591-0933 |
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Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services |
Services are intended for members of the 9 Nations: Halalt, Lake Cowichan, Lyackson, Malahat, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus |
544 Centre St 250-591-0933 |
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Nanaimo Indigenous CYMH |
Children and youth up to age 19, and their families |
301 - 190 Wallace St 250-741-5701 |
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Indigenous children and youth on reserve in Nuu-chah-nulth territories |
Unit B- 4835 Arglye St 250-724-0202 |
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Courtenay Indigenous CYMH |
Children and youth up to age 19, and their families |
2455 Mansfield Dr 250-334-5820 |
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Campbell River Indigenous CYMH |
Children and youth up to age 19, and their families |
215-1180 Ironwood Rd 250-830-6500 |
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Port Hardy Indigenous CYMH |
Children and youth up to age 19, and their families |
8755 Gray Street office 250-949-8011 |
Vancouver Coastal (Vancouver, Powell River, Sechelt, Bella Bella, Bella Coola)
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Organization (Traditional Territory) |
Nations/Communities Served |
Contact Information |
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Alan Cashmore Centre: Early Childhood Mental Health Services |
Indigenous families with children 0 – 5 years |
420-1669 East Broadway 604-675-3996 |
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Serve members of the shíshálh Nation, ages 7 - 18 |
5559 Sunshine Coast Hwy 604-885-9404 |
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Sunshine Coast Community Services |
Indigenous children and youth in the community |
5638 Inlet Ave 604-885-5881 |
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Community members living within the Tla’amin Nation and to First Nations people in the coastal communities of the Powell River area |
4895 Salish Dr 604-483-3009 |
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Children, youth and families living in the community |
79 Waglisla St 250-957-4325 |
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Children, youth and families living in the community |
498 Mackenzie St 250-799-5809 |
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